ST 32 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Crouching Rabbit
• Pinyin Name: Futu
• Chinese Character: 伏兔

ST 32 Clinical Usages

• ST 31, ST 32 & ST 33 are all useful for Bi-Syndromes a/or Wei Syndromes (flaccidity or weakness) of the lower legs.
• Muscular atrophy of the lower leg, thigh, knee pain, low back pain.
• Beriberi (thiamine, B1 deficiency).

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This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Spleen Qi Deficiency

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Arthritis (Bi Syndromes)
• Muscle Weakness
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Leg Pain
• Knee Pain
• Back Pain

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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